Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences

2017 Deakin University Handbook

Note: You are seeing the 2017 view of this course information. These details may no longer be current.

Year	2017 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences
Course Map	These course maps are for new students commencing from 2017: Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences Dietetics Prerequisites Exercise Physiology Major Exercise Science Major Food Science Major Health Promotion Major Master of Dietetics prerequistites and Food Science Major Physical Activity and Health Major If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.
Cloud Campus	No
Duration	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	079318C Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	H315
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
This course structure is for students who comenced their course in 2017. Students that commended their course in 2018 should go to the 2018 course handbook entry.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Learn about the fascinating role of food and nutrition in human health and disease prevention.

Today's emphasis on food and nutrition science has created a demand for qualified food and nutrition professionals. As a graduate of this course, you will find opportunities to work in careers requiring knowledge of nutrition, health, food analysis, sensory evaluation, product development, food safety, and more.

Add diversity to your degree by undertaking elective units in complementary areas such as health promotion, psychology, physical activity and health or exercise science.

If you are interested in a career in the food industry, undertake a food science major sequence, which provides knowledge and skills for employment in the food industry.

You may also choose to undertake an industry placement elective unit to get hands-on experience while completing your degree.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

Enrolled students and graduates can apply for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australian (NSA). If you choose to undertake the food science major sequence, you may also be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

Pathways

This course can be a pathway to:

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities	Apply food and nutrition and health knowledge from a range of perspectives.
Communication	Select and use a variety of engaging communication modes to disseminate knowledge to individuals, groups, government and non-government organisations and health professionals.
Digital Literacy	Select and use appropriate technologies to source, understand, evaluate, and communicate information to professional networks and communities.
Critical thinking	Source and critically analyse the food and nutrition literature to apply an evidence-based approach to the field.
Problem Solving	Identify and apply practical solutions to a range of changing and complex food and nutrition and health issues.
Self-management	Employ self-directed, reflective work and learning practices in a responsible manner to professionally contribute to food and nutrition sciences.
Teamwork	Work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams with a range of stakeholders to advance the field of food and nutrition sciences.
Global Citizenship	Engage in professional and ethical practice that demonstrates awareness of, and adaptability to, diverse social, cultural and environmental contexts in food and nutrition sciences.

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences, students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points, you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects') over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.

The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:

16 core units (these are compulsory)
Completion of HSN010 Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety prior to your first laboratory based unit in this course.
8 elective units which may be selected from any faculty (you can choose which ones to study)
No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1 and at least 4 credit points must be taken at level 3

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.

It is recommended that students take the Food Science major sequence. Alternative major sequences can be undertaken from undergraduate courses offered by any faculty at Deakin University (subject to unit and course rules).

Other major sequences available include:

Course structure

Elective units

Electives are offered subject to availability of resources and quotas where applicable.

Trimester 1

HSN206

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HSN213

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HSN307

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HSN315

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Trimester 2

HSN204

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HSN212

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HSN227

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HSN308

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HSN311

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HSN320

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HSN360

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Course structure

Core units

Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2016 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2016 should refer to previous online Handbooks or consult your course enrolment officer.

Please refer to the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences page for course map information.

Level 1 - Trimester 1

HSN101

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HBS109

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HSN103

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SLE133

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SLE010

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Level 1 - Trimester 2

HSN010

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HSN107

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HSN104

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HSN106

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plus one elective unit OR

SLE155

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Level 2 - Trimester 1

HSN209

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HSN211

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plus two elective units

Level 2 - Trimester 2

HSN202

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HSN210

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HSE208

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plus two elective units

Level 3 - Trimester 1

HSN301

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HSN309

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HSN313

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plus one elective unit

Level 3 - Trimester 2

HSN302

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HSN305

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plus two elective units

*Students who want to complete H718 Master of Dietetics pre-requisites must enrol in the core unit of HSE208 Integrated Human Physiology INSTEAD OF HSN210 Nutrition and Food Promotion, AND the following elective units:

SLE155

Unit description is currently unavailable (Level 1, Trimester 2)

SLE212

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SLE222

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Work experience

Work Integrated Learning

If you are interested in the possibility of enhancing your employment prospects by consolidating your knowledge and skills through realistic field experience, you are encouraged to consider undertaking an industry placement. You can do this by choosing to complete HSN311 Food Science and Nutrition Practicum as an elective unit in your final year.